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Bucksaw Campground

Harry S. Truman Lake, Missouri

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As of October 2026, Bucksaw Campground is a campground in Missouri with 145 campsites. Bucksaw Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Bucksaw Campground is located at 38.2600° N, 93.6056° W.

people allowed on each site: 10

Bucksaw Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

November 2026

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Next Available Dates

Oct 1 (131 sites)Oct 2 (106 sites)

131 sites open on Oct 1 at Bucksaw Campground. Book one now, or pick your dates above and get an alert when a site opens.

As of 30 September 2026, 17:20 UTC.

Stay and booking rules

Mid-stay changes allowed
Military discount available

Published by Recreation.gov for Bucksaw Campground, read on September 29, 2026.

Campsites at Bucksaw Campground

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Standard 145
Accessible 8
Hookups 128

What an RV fits

40–44 ft6 sites
45–49 ft9 sites
50–54 ft27 sites
55–59 ft31 sites
60–64 ft36 sites
65–69 ft19 sites
70–74 ft12 sites
75–79 ft3 sites
80–84 ft2 sites

Amenities

restrooms
showers
potable water
dump station

At a glance: Setting: Lake.

Things to do: fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, wildlife, photography.

All sites at Bucksaw Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Site	Loop	Type	Sleeps	Max RV	Hookups	Access
A013	A	Standard	10	50 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
A014	A	Standard	10	50 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
A015	A	Standard	10	48 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
A029	A	Standard	10	65 ft	Electric	Accessible
A030	A	Standard	10	59 ft	Electric	Accessible
A031	A	Standard	10	50 ft	Electric	-
A032	A	Standard	10	50 ft	Electric	-
A033	A	Standard	10	45 ft	Electric	-
A034	A	Standard	10	50 ft	Electric	-
A035	A	Standard	10	50 ft	Electric	-
A036	A	Standard	10	44 ft	Electric	-
A037	A	Standard	10	55 ft	Electric	-
A038	A	Standard	10	62 ft	Electric	-
A039	A	Standard	10	60 ft	Electric	-
A040	A	Standard	10	53 ft	Electric	-
A041	A	Standard	10	57 ft	Electric	-
A042	A	Standard	10	55 ft	Electric	-
A043	A	Standard	10	55 ft	Electric	-
A044	A	Standard	10	76 ft	Electric	-
A046	A	Standard	10	52 ft	Electric	-
A047	A	Standard	10	47 ft	Electric	-
A048	A	Standard	10	40 ft	Electric	-
A049	A	Standard	10	58 ft	Electric, Water	-
A050	A	Standard	10	46 ft	Electric, Water	-
A051	A	Standard	10	48 ft	Electric, Water	-
A052	A	Standard	10	48 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
A054	A	Standard	10	61 ft	Electric	-
A055	A	Standard	10	63 ft	Electric	-
A056	A	Standard	10	61 ft	Electric	-
A057	A	Standard	10	62 ft	Electric	-
A058	A	Standard	10	60 ft	Electric	-
A059	A	Standard	10	60 ft	Electric	-
A060	A	Standard	10	53 ft	Electric	-
A061	A	Standard	10	60 ft	Electric	-
A062	A	Standard	10	65 ft	Electric	-
A063	A	Standard	10	65 ft	Electric	-
A064	A	Standard	10	65 ft	Electric	-
A065	A	Standard	10	61 ft	Electric	-
A066	A	Standard	10	50 ft	Electric	-
A067	A	Standard	10	61 ft	Electric	-
A068	A	Standard	10	65 ft	Electric	-
A069	A	Standard	10	63 ft	Electric	-
A070	A	Standard	10	48 ft	Electric	-
A071	A	Standard	10	63 ft	Electric	-
A072	A	Standard	10	40 ft	Electric	-
A073	A	Standard	10	54 ft	Electric	-
A074	A	Standard	10	60 ft	Electric	-
A075	A	Standard	10	51 ft	Electric	-
A076	A	Standard	10	63 ft	Electric	-
A077	A	Standard	10	68 ft	Electric	-
A078	A	Standard	10	68 ft	Electric	-
B001	B	Standard	10	45 ft	Electric, Water	-
B002	B	Standard	10	56 ft	Electric, Water	-
B003	B	Standard	10	60 ft	Electric, Water	-
B004	B	Standard	10	61 ft	Electric, Water	-
B005	B	Standard	10	72 ft	Electric, Water	-
B006	B	Standard	10	58 ft	Electric	-
B007	B	Standard	10	55 ft	Electric, Water	-
B008	B	Standard	10	57 ft	Electric, Water	-
B009	B	Standard	10	57 ft	Electric, Water	Accessible
B011	B	Standard	10	66 ft	Electric, Water	-
B013	B	Standard	10	66 ft	Electric, Water	Accessible
B015	B	Standard	10	60 ft	Electric, Water	-
B016	B	Standard	10	60 ft	Electric, Water	-
B017	B	Standard	10	58 ft	Electric, Water	Accessible
B018	B	Standard	10	56 ft	Electric, Water	-
B020	B	Standard	10	68 ft	Electric, Water	-
B021	B	Standard	10	63 ft	Electric, Water	-
B023	B	Standard	10	58 ft	Electric, Water	Accessible
B024	B	Standard	10	61 ft	Electric, Water	-
B025	B	Standard	10	68 ft	Electric, Water	-
B027	B	Standard	10	65 ft	Electric, Water	-
B028	B	Standard	10	64 ft	Electric, Water	-
B030	B	Standard	10	71 ft	Electric, Water	-
B031	B	Standard	10	57 ft	Electric, Water	-
B032	B	Standard	10	57 ft	Electric, Water	-
B033	B	Standard	10	50 ft	Electric, Water	-
B034	B	Standard	10	63 ft	Electric, Water	-
B035	B	Standard	10	57 ft	Electric, Water	-
B036	B	Standard	10	66 ft	Electric, Water	-
B037	B	Standard	10	62 ft	Electric, Water	-
B038	B	Standard	10	56 ft	Electric, Water	-
B039	B	Standard	10	62 ft	Electric, Water	-
B040	B	Standard	10	64 ft	Electric, Water	-
B041	B	Standard	10	41 ft	Electric, Water	-
B042	B	Standard	10	62 ft	Electric, Water	-
B043	B	Standard	10	42 ft	Electric, Water	-
B044	B	Standard	10	60 ft	Electric, Water	-
B045	B	Standard	10	41 ft	Electric, Water	-
B046	B	Standard	10	52 ft	Electric, Water	-
B047	B	Standard	10	66 ft	Electric, Water	-
B049	B	Standard	10	50 ft	Electric, Water	-
B050	B	Standard	10	51 ft	Electric, Water	-
B051	B	Standard	10	56 ft	Electric, Water	-
B052	B	Standard	10	56 ft	Electric, Water	-
B053	B	Standard	10	59 ft	Electric, Water	-
B054	B	Standard	10	51 ft	Electric, Water	-
B055	B	Standard	10	74 ft	Electric, Water	-
B056	B	Standard	10	72 ft	Electric, Water	-
B057	B	Standard	10	55 ft	Electric, Water	-
B058	B	Standard	10	64 ft	Electric, Water	-
B060	B	Standard	10	72 ft	Electric, Water	-
B061	B	Standard	10	74 ft	Electric, Water	-
B062	B	Standard	10	61 ft	Electric, Water	-
B063	B	Standard	10	60 ft	Electric, Water	-
B064	B	Standard	10	72 ft	Electric, Water	-
C015	C	Standard	10	70 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
C017	C	Standard	10	67 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
C018	C	Standard	10	50 ft	Electric, Water	-
C019	C	Standard	10	70 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
C020	C	Standard	10	68 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
C021	C	Standard	10	50 ft	Electric, Water	-
C023	C	Standard	10	80 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
C024	C	Standard	10	50 ft	Electric, Water	-
C025	C	Standard	10	50 ft	Electric, Water	-
C030	C	Standard	10	54 ft	Electric, Water	-
C031	C	Standard	10	54 ft	Electric, Water	-
C032	C	Standard	10	70 ft	-	-
C033	C	Standard	10	50 ft	Electric, Water	Accessible
C034	C	Standard	10	50 ft	Electric, Water	-
C035	C	Standard	10	50 ft	Electric, Water	-
C038	C	Standard	10	54 ft	Electric, Water	-
C039	C	Standard	10	46 ft	Electric, Water	-
C055	C	Standard	10	78 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
C056	C	Standard	10	62 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
C060	C	Standard	10	75 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
C063	C	Standard	10	70 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	Accessible
C064	C	Standard	10	72 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
C086	C	Standard	10	65 ft	Electric, Water	-
C088	C	Standard	10	66 ft	-	-
C090	C	Standard	10	55 ft	-	-
C092	C	Standard	10	55 ft	-	-
C094	C	Standard	10	55 ft	-	-
C096	C	Standard	10	55 ft	-	-
C098	C	Standard	10	66 ft	-	-
C101	C	Standard	10	60 ft	-	-
C103	C	Standard	10	60 ft	-	-
C104	C	Standard	10	83 ft	-	-
C105	C	Standard	10	55 ft	-	-
C108	C	Standard	10	57 ft	-	-
C109	C	Standard	10	60 ft	-	-
C110	C	Standard	10	57 ft	-	-
C111	C	Standard	10	60 ft	-	-
C112	C	Standard	10	55 ft	-	-
C113	C	Standard	10	57 ft	-	-

About Bucksaw Campground

Overview

Bucksaw Campground sits on the Grand River Arm of the Harry S. Truman Lake in the hills of western Missouri.

The campground is an excellent destination for all types of water recreation.

Click here for the Harry S. Truman Lake virtual tour.

Recreation

Popular activities in the area include wildlife viewing, fishing, hunting, swimming, hiking and boating. For an enjoyable short hike, be sure to check out the mile long hiking trail located across the road from the A & B loop's showerhouse. For more information about this trail upon your arrival, please see the booth attendant.

Bucksaw is an excellent fishing location. Anglers find crappie, largemouth bass and blue and flathead catfish. Truman Lake is also a popular destination for tournament fishermen.

Bucksaw Point Marina is also located next to the park.

Facilities

This large campground offers 146 campsites total. 45 sites are 30-amp; 70 sites are 50-amp with water; 14 sites are 50-amp with water and sewage; and 17 sites are primitive. Amenities include flush and pit toilets, showers, drinking water, laundry facilities and a dump station. A boat ramp, playground and swimming beach offer additional recreational opportunities.

Natural Features

Bucksaw is located on a peninsula with primarily flat terrain and excellent lake views. Campsites are well-shaded, while expansive grassy areas are spread throughout the campground.

Wildlife such as whitetail deer, turkey, hawks, ospreys, eagles, and many different water birds can be found in and around the park.

An abundance of fish such as crappie, bass, walleye, paddlefish, blue and channel catfish can also be found in Harry S Truman Reservoir. Approximately 8,800 acres of standing timber were left in the lake to provide quality aquatic habitat.

Nearby Attractions

Bucksaw Marina

Rules and notices at Bucksaw Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 29, 2026. Check Bucksaw Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

Click here for more information about Truman Lake

Help stop the spread of the invasive zebra mussel by draining all water from equipment and discarding live bait before leaving the park

Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.

Campers must have permit before camping. Available at park booth. *There is a limit of 1 wheeled camper and 2 tents or 3 tents per camp pad.* All equipment must fit on the site pad. Vehicles park in developed areas only. This park requires a 3 night minimum stay on holiday weekends and 2 night minimum stay on weekends.*

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Bucksaw Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Bucksaw Campground?

Bucksaw Campground is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 145 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.

How do I find last-minute availability at Bucksaw Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Bucksaw Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Bucksaw Campground have?

Bucksaw Campground has 145 campsites.

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